Christmas Decorating 101: 3 Things That Transform Any Space for the Season

Audra gets a tip from Wukela House of Clocks in Florence. Adding these three elements can transform an ordinary look into something magical for the holidays.

If you need help decorating that one space in your house for the season, Wukela House of Clocks in Florence shares a decorating tip.  Rita Wukela says it’s about adding pieces to go with the holiday.  For example, you can use a wooden lantern year-round by adding pieces of greenery, a battery operated candle, and an elf for the Christmas.  Adding those three elements transform into something magical for the holidays.   At the end of the Christmas, switch the pieces out to fit the next season.

Did you know decorating for the holidays can help reduce stress?  Just looking at trees reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and improves mood.   Numerous studies show that simply sitting looking at trees reduce blood pressure as well as the stress-related hormones cortisol and adrenaline.  Looking at pictures of trees has a similar, but less dramatic, effect.